|
Here's my two cents:
The OP was trying to save a bit of money and time by trying Craig's list. Good, legal deals occur ALL THE TIME, at least as often as illicit scams, on Craig's list, so it's not totally unreasonable to believe this was indeed a legit deal.
The OP tried to register and found the device bricked (I too wish the cellular industry would practice this sort of policy), contacted Amazon and from the Amazon response posted by the OP, it doesn't appear that Amazon is all that interested in getting the device back.
Also, we're all pretty much in agreement that the original person the black listed Kindle was intended for has received a replacement, so that person no longer figures in any moral equation on what the OP should do.
The OP has stated that he has attempted many times to contact the seller to return to him, and has not received any contact from him. Legally, that's about all he can do in working with the person he bought it from, so that no longer figures into any moral equations.
Many have suggested he contact law enforcement and admit that the prospect of the Kindle being confiscated as evidence is fairly high so the OP just has to eat the 120 bucks spent on the device. Too bad so sad... I guess they're enjoying the view from their high horses now.
Here's my thought:
The OP should in fact report this to the police.
IF the police confiscate the device then all you oh so righteous people should reward the OP by taking up collection amongst yourselves, say 20 bucks a piece, and BUY the OP a new Kindle, or device of his choice.
You get to see "the right thing done", get to practice your "christian (or other preferred form of religious) charity" paying your rent for that moral high ground you're standing on, and then NO ONE has to lose, except possibly the jerk who sold the device if law enforcement actually does anything.
How about it you moral high roaders, willing to put up, or shut up?
|